Defrosting & Cooking calcutors
Got a big bird to cook on Christmas Day? Help is at hand with our tailored turkey defrosting and cooking calculators.

Choosing the right music for your party
Creating the right ambience is crucial when you want your party to go with a bang. It helps set the tone and gives guests an idea of the kind of party. It can inspire a whole office to start photocopying their privates or an aged aunt to dance the night away! Read on for our guide...

Mulled wine
Christmas isn't Christmas without a bottomless glass of mulled wine. And homemade is always the best.

Takes more than stocking up on food and booze
Have you thought about how to keep your guests busy, how to keep the house tidy or what you're going to do about towels? Take tips from our guide to hosting a stress free Christmas and that way you'll get to enjoy it too.

Spending Christmas with someone?
'Guests are like fish: They tend to stink after three days.' If you're going to spend Christmas with friends and family, make sure you read our tips on being the perfect guest.

How to organise your office party
tmas parties can be great fun or a complete nightmare depending on how well they are organised. For the person stuck with organising them it can be a nightmare. Read our top tips to help with the stress.

How to avoid food poisoning
Avoid giving your friends and family food poisoning by defrosting your turkey carefully, cooking it for long enough and maintaining good kitchen hygiene. Read our top tips and use our defrosting calculator and our cooking time calculator

Top tips for a better Christmas
Share your top tips for making Christmas as stress-free as possible. It's a veritable treasure trove of ideas - come share the festive spirit!

Secret Santa
Spread a little festive cheer among your friends or colleagues by setting up a Secret Santa list and buying each other mystery presents. Our handy new online tool makes it all easy.

Fun ideas for all
From panto to old favourites, head down to the theatre for a great night of festive fun family enjoyment.

Watch your drinks
In order to avoid putting yourself in danger take the following simple precautions and ensure you're not caught out.

Create your own place name cards
Add a free festive touch to your Christmas dinner table. Use our tool to generate name cards to help seat all your lovely guests.

Bird flu: Is turkey safe to eat at Christmas
If you are wondering whether or not it is safe to buy turkey or goose for your Christmas dinner because of bird (avian) flu we tell you what the experts say.

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